Hecate

Hecate is a former state that has been incorporated into Prince George.

History
Hecate was a former member of the Cassiar Confederation that was defeated by Anchorage and incorporated into The Alaskan Confederation. It was named after the Hecate Strait.

On March 2nd, 2 NE, Hecate established its first colony at Porcher, on Porcher Island. The colony grew slowly.

Current Events

 * Feb 25, 8 NE: The remaining forces of Skeena surrender.
 * Feb 24, 8 NE: Ketchikan captures Prince Rupert.
 * Feb 20, 8 NE: Colonel Toby H. Jones, after defeating Skeena at Terrace, sets fire to the city and executes Seth E. Falconer.
 * Feb 4, 8 NE: Hecate loses the Battle of Dixon Entrance, and their navy is destroyed.
 * Jan 31, 8 NE: Skeena joins the war against Hecate.
 * Jan 30, 8 NE: Hecate declares war on Ketchikan, starting the Duke Island War.
 * Jan 17, 8 NE: Gov. Lindsay grants Toby H. Jones a commission as a Colonel and command of the new 2nd Prince Rupert Battalion.
 * Jan 16, 8 NE: Angela Lindsay announces a claim on Duke Island of Ketchikan.
 * Aug 29, 7 NE: Angus A. Eliot is replaced as Governor by the more belligerent Angela Lindsay.
 * Mar 2, 2 NE: Settlers establish the town of Porcher on Porcher Island.

Prince Rupert: 16,789
Prince Rupert is the capital of Hecate and one of the largest cities in the known world. It is home to a significant trading and fishing port. It has existed since before The Great Melt.

Queen Charlotte: 905
Queen Charlotte is a town on Graham Island across the Hecate Strait from the capital of Prince Rupert. It is home to a small fishing port. It has existed since before the Great Melt.

Masset: 812
Masset is a town on Graham Island across the Hecate Strait from the capital of Prince Rupert. It is home to a small fishing port. It has existed since before the Great Melt.

Infrastructure
The Masset-QC Road runs between the towns of Masset and Queen Charlotte.

Government
Governors are elected in Hecate by the Parliament, which consists of 1 representative for every 1,000 people, who are elected by popular vote. They serve until Parliament votes in a new Governor.

Army

 * 1st Prince Rupert Battalion
 * 2nd Prince Rupert Battalion
 * Queen Charlotte Militia Company
 * Masset Militia Company